Urban Bikers

A survival manual for the urban cyclist. Graphics throughout illustrating lots of unorthodox maneuvers to get you through traffic and across tricky intersections. Most likely collision scenarios and how to stay out of harms way with lane positioning and general street smarts. Plus tips on gear, deterring thieves, getting on public transport, carrying the bike into buildings and strategy on daily commuting.

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skvidal says:

Probably worth checking out the reviews of this book on amazon. It sounds like some folks are less than enthused with its content.

www.amazon.com/gp/product/0965172813/ref=pd_s im_b_2/103-1...
Posted 48 months ago. ( permalink )

Earthworm says:

Yes, I was aware of the reviews and comments on this book's "unorthodox maneuvers". I would not personally do many of the things described, but I like to read about them and find the perspective refreshing. And once I understood the concept of making like a pedestrian, some of the complaints of the reviewers that these maneuvers were dangerous or illegal seemed not to get the concept. Of course, one's own judgement is key and that's why we take to our bikes in the first place rather than believing the prevailing sentiment that cycling on city streets is dangerous all the time.
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Bob ♫ says:

I have read this book and like it, for the most part. The critical message here is that if you are going to bike with cagers, you've got to have both skills and attitude--both are as important as the other one. Do NOT do as he says in two particulars: Do not tell a cop that a motorist that you diced with pointed a gun at you; do not use your U-Lock to break someone's rear window. Those are what I would call ANTI-survival skills, at least where I live. Otherwise a good read.
Posted 45 months ago. ( permalink )

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